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General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.

The nationwide general knowledge contest in which 48 listeners from all parts of the UK fight their way to the final. The prize is a silver salver and the title Brain of Britain.

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Brain of Britain: Semi-Final 2, 2015

30/03/2015

Semi-Final 2, 2015

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, Semi-Final 2, 2015

Russell Davies chairs the second semi-final of the 2015 series.

The second semi-final in the 2015 series of the general knowledge quiz, with Russell Davies.

(14/17)

Competitors from Worcestershire, Hampshire, Norfolk and North Yorkshire join Russell Davies for the second semi-final of the 2015 series. 

One of them will take another of the places in the Final, and stand a real chance of joining the roll of honour as the 62nd Brain of Britain champion.

Russell's questions in this semi-final encompass Indian politics, the 2014 football World Cup, and Wagnerian opera - among many other topics. There's also the customary chance for a listener to outwit the competitors with devious questions of his or her own. 

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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